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Print

early to mid 16th century (engraved)
Artist/Maker

Engraving. One of sixteen leaves on the subject of architecture from 'Der Furnembsten Notwendigsten der Gantzen Architectur' by W.H. Ryff (Gualtherus Rivius). Numbered VIII, XXV, XXVI-XLVII, and LI-LII.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Engraving print on paper
Brief description
Engraved ornament print by Peter Flötner. One of sixteen sheets on architecture from 'Der Furnembsten Notwendigsten der Gantzen Architectur' by W.H. Ryff (Gualtherus Rivius). German school, early to mid 16th century.
Physical description
Engraving. One of sixteen leaves on the subject of architecture from 'Der Furnembsten Notwendigsten der Gantzen Architectur' by W.H. Ryff (Gualtherus Rivius). Numbered VIII, XXV, XXVI-XLVII, and LI-LII.
Dimensions
  • Plate height: 29.5cm
  • Plate width: 19cm
Taken from Ornements, architecture. Paris: La Sirène, 1990. Bookseller's catalogue.
Style
Subjects depicted
Bibliographic references
  • Ornements, architecture. Paris: La Sirène, 1990. Bookseller's catalogue.
  • Ornements, architecture. Paris: La Sirène, 1990. Bookseller’s catalogue.
Collection
Accession number
E.595-1991

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